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  • Deepen our Spiritual Practice together

    Nalanda members observe the Gimhāna Retreat annually, which falls on Tuesday 27 May to Sunday 13 July this year. We invite you to join us for 7 weeks of relatively intensive Dhamma learning and practice.

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  • Family Fun Fair is back!

    We invite you and your family to come and spend a wholesome day at the Fair. Stay tuned for more exciting news and updates!

  • Join us as a volunteer

    Whether you are studying or working, young or retired, if you believe in doing good and giving back to society, we warmly welcome you!

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Calendar of Events

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Gimhāna Meditation & Dhamma talk at Nalanda CentreGimhāna Meditation & Dhamma talk at NEO Centre JB
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Pindacāra at O.U.G. and Happy Garden markets
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Gimhāna Sunday Morning Service & Dhamma talkNalanda Members’ Day
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‘Dhamma Day’ Observance
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5 July 2025
Posted on 5 July 2025
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Āsāḷha Full-moon ‘Dhamma Day’ Observance

Āsāḷha Full-moon, also known as Dhamma Day, is a significant Buddhist occasion marking the anniversary of the Buddha's first sermon (the Dhammacakkappavattana Sutta) to His first five disciples at Deer Park in Isipatana, two full moons after His Enlightenment. On this day, the ‘Wheel of Dhamma’ was set in motion when the Buddha expounded the Four Noble Truths – of ‘Dukkha’ (suffering); its cause; its cessation; and the Path to its cessation, which form the foundation of Buddhist teachings.

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3 July 2025
Posted on 3 July 2025
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Nalanda Members’ Day

We warmly welcome Nalanda members back to our spiritual home this Sunday 6 July, for Members’ Day, a meaningful occasion for us to reconnect, reflect and realign with our collective aspirations. Let us gather in unity and harmony to learn about and discuss the Society’s latest developments and upcoming programmes.

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3 July 2025
Posted on 3 July 2025
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Exploring Factors of Awakening on Asalha new-moon

On Wednesday 25 June, Nalanda members and devotees gathered for the Uposatha Evening Service at Nalanda Centre which featured a Dhamma sharing on ‘The Seven Factors of Awakening’ by Bro. Tan Siang Chye. The Buddha’s teachings enable one to see things clearly without bias, and give rise to understanding and wisdom. This awakening of the mind, requires one to train the undeveloped mind and undertake Bodhipakkhiyā Dhamma, the 37 factors of enlightenment.

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2 July 2025
Posted on 2 July 2025
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“What can I do to join Family Fun Fair?”

Nalanda ‘Family Fun Fair’ brings the entire community together every year, to support the singular mission of holistic education.  This year’s Fair is on Sunday 17 August and we invite you to join us for a FUN day.  In fact, volunteers and supporters have shared that the more they do and get involved, the more fun and joy they experience!

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Nalanda Education & Outreach (NEO) Centres

NEO Centre, Kuala Lumpur

524, Jalan Riang 12,
Taman Gembira, 58200 Kuala Lumpur.

NEO Centre, Johor Bahru

30, Jalan Dedap 26, Taman Johor Jaya,
81100 Johor Bahru, Johor.

NEO Centre, Sungai Petani

210, Jalan Bandar Mutiara 2/2,
Bandar Mutiara, 08000 Sungai Petani, Kedah.

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